Is Romania fully in Schengen now?

Yes. Romania became a full Schengen member on 1 January 2025, when checks at its internal land borders were lifted. Air and sea borders had already opened on 31 March 2024.

Do days in Romania count toward my 90 Schengen days?

Yes. Since 31 March 2024 for air and sea travel, and since 1 January 2025 for every route, days in Romania count toward the 90/180 limit like days in any other Schengen country.

Does Romania still have its own 90-day allowance?

No. Before joining Schengen, Romania counted visitors' days separately. Now one shared 90 days in 180 covers Romania and the other 28 Schengen countries together.

Guide

Is Romania in the Schengen Area?

Yes — Romania has been a full member of the Schengen Area since 1 January 2025, when checks at its land borders were lifted. Days in Romania count toward your 90 days in any 180.

In the Schengen Area: Yes

In the EU: Yes

Days count toward 90/180: Yes

Facts checked 5 October 2026. Entry rules change and differ by passport. Confirm them with the official source linked in each section, or your own government's travel advice, before you travel.

Do days in Romania count toward the 90/180 rule?

Yes. Romania joined in two steps: air and sea borders opened on 31 March 2024, and land borders on 1 January 2025. Since then there is no separate Romanian allowance; time in Bucharest uses your Schengen 90.

Advice that suggests Romania as a way to stop the Schengen clock dates from before 2024 and is out of date.

Sources: European Commission: the Schengen Area; US Embassy Romania: entry and exit requirements

Entering Romania

Visa-free visitors follow the normal Schengen rules. Romania's borders with Moldova, Ukraine and Serbia are external Schengen borders with full checks.

Sources: US Embassy Romania: entry and exit requirements; Schengen Borders Code, Article 6

How EES applies

The Entry/Exit System has been fully operational at every external Schengen border since 10 April 2026. On your first entry it records your passport, fingerprints and a facial image; after that, every entry and exit is logged and your 90/180 days are counted automatically.

Sources: European Commission: EES fully operational (10 April 2026); EU: EES FAQ

The nearest non-Schengen options

Moldova and Serbia are outside Schengen and keep their own counts. Check their entry rules for your passport, and the travel advice for regions such as Transnistria, before you go.

For more places whose days do not count, and how long each lets you stay, see where to go when your Schengen days run out.

Source: GOV.UK: Serbia entry requirements

Check your own Schengen days

Whatever the answer for Romania, your 90 days are counted across all 29 Schengen countries together, and each day looks back 180 days. Add your stays to see how many days you have used and the last day you can stay.

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Common questions

Is Romania fully in Schengen now?: Yes. Romania became a full Schengen member on 1 January 2025, when checks at its internal land borders were lifted. Air and sea borders had already opened on 31 March 2024.
Do days in Romania count toward my 90 Schengen days?: Yes. Since 31 March 2024 for air and sea travel, and since 1 January 2025 for every route, days in Romania count toward the 90/180 limit like days in any other Schengen country.
Does Romania still have its own 90-day allowance?: No. Before joining Schengen, Romania counted visitors' days separately. Now one shared 90 days in 180 covers Romania and the other 28 Schengen countries together.